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Hudson reelected to key Republican chairmanship in House | North Carolina

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2024-11-13 18:07:00

SUMMARY: U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson has been re-elected as chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, making him the first North Carolinian to hold this position. Following the recent elections, Hudson expressed gratitude for the support from his colleagues and emphasized that the election served as a referendum on President Biden and Democratic policies. He believes that by focusing on issues like lowering prices and securing the border, Republicans can gain voter support by 2026. Hudson, who recently secured his seventh term, aims to leverage the committee’s resources to boost Republican candidates and strengthen party initiatives.

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Judge blocks implementation of Ten Commandments law, Murrill promises to appeal | Louisiana

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square – 2024-11-13 16:39:00

SUMMARY: A federal judge blocked Louisiana’s law requiring Ten Commandments displays in classrooms, citing constitutional concerns. Judge John deGravelles issued a preliminary injunction, halting Gov. Jeff Landry’s House Bill 71, which mandates the displays pending a final court ruling. The judge ruled the law unconstitutional, noting its “overtly religious” purpose and similarity to a 1980 Supreme Court case that struck down a similar Kentucky law. The state plans to appeal the decision. Critics argued it infringed on students’ First Amendment rights, while the state contended the law could be implemented constitutionally as a historical reference. The case will be reviewed by the 5th Circuit Court.

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Lawsuit challenges Tennessee animal chiropractor regulation | Tennessee

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2024-11-13 16:27:00

SUMMARY: Dr. Laura Colman, a chiropractor from Clarksville, Tennessee, is challenging a law that requires veterinarians to practice animal chiropractic. Despite having a doctorate in chiropractic and a certificate in animal chiropractic, Colman is prohibited from offering animal chiropractic services because she is not a licensed veterinarian. The lawsuit, filed by the Beacon Center, argues that the regulations are arbitrary, unnecessary, and overly burdensome, as veterinary schools don’t teach animal chiropractic. The Beacon Center seeks to have the regulation overturned and declared unconstitutional, stating that the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners lacks authority to regulate this practice.

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